An introduction to the Bible : a journey into three worlds

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(Note: Each chapter ends with a summary and questions for discussion and reflection.) I. INTRODUCTION. 1. The Three Worlds of the Bible: An Orientation. 2. Preparing for the Journey: An Orientation to the Methods of Biblical Study. II. THE TORAH. 3. Origins: The Book of Genesis. 4. Covenant: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. III. PROPHETS. 5. The Nation Israel: Joshua, Judges, First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings (The Former Prophets). 6. Covenant Advocates: The Prophets of Ancient Israel (The Latter Prophets). IV. THE WRITINGS. 7. Israel's Sacred Songs: Psalms, Song of Songs, and Lamentations (The Writings I). 8. The Way of Wisdom: Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes: The Writings II. 9. The Rest of the Writings: Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ruth, Esther, and Daniel. V. AFTER THE TANAK. 10. Jewish Life and Literature (200 B.C.E.-100 C.E.). VI. THE GOSPELS. 11. The Proclaimer: Jesus of Nazareth. 12. The Proclaimer Becomes the Proclaimed: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. VII. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. 13. The Birth of Christianity: The Acts of the Apostles. VIII. LETTERS. 14. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles: The Letters of Paul. 15. The Growing Church: The Pastoral and General Epistles, Hebrews, and the Revelation to John. IX. CONCLUSION. 16. Journey On! Glossary. Annotated Bibliography. Index.

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